Top 10 Ways to Get Cables Under Control

When you finally decide it's time to do something about that rat's nest of cables that's spreading like kudzu, you don't have to spend a lot of time and money to get it under control. Whether you're looking to stow your headphone wires tangle-free in your gym bag, hide the ugly wire spaghetti you keep kicking further under your desk, or organize your gadget chargers and power plugs, we've got some cord management tricks for you. Hit the jump for photos and videos of our top 10 favorite ways to get cables under control.

10. ID Your Plugs with Labels
9. Shorten Lengthy Cords with DIY Wrappers
8. Tie 'Em Up with Reusable Millepede Cable Ties
7. Build Your Own Cable-Hiding Charging Station
6. Hide Cables with Foam Pipe Insulation
5. Store Extension Cords Tangle-Free in a Paper Towel Tube
4. Master the Art of Earbud Cord-Wrapping
3. Catch Plugs with a Binder Clip
2. Get Under-Desk Cables Off the Floor with a Wire Basket
1. Mount Your Gadgets to a Pegboard

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- posted by Doug @ 4:47:00 AM